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Oregon State Football: Recruiting Battles - Part 2

Naytron Culpepper and Antwan Collier both have Oregon State on their short list.

By Marcus Russell
James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
1. Naytron Culpepper: Oregon State in his Top 7

Naytron Culpepper is a 6-foot 160-pound safety from Florida. He turned heads when he competed in the Chicago Showcase and came away ranked the top defensive back at the camp. He recently trimmed his list of schools to 7 and is a guy Beaver fans should keep their eye on.

Culpepper appears to have all the skills needed to become a lock-down corner. And is interested in how he'll fit scheme-wise wherever he goes. He also wants a chance to contribute as soon as possible.

Check out his highlight video:

2. Antwan Collier: Oregon State in his Top 10

Antwan Collier is another talented corner back from Miami, FL. At 6'2 180-pounds Collier has great size and length. He has numerous offers and has most recently trimmed his list down to 10 schools.

Collier is a hard hitting corner and seems to enjoy contact. He also has a nose for the ball and would certainly boost Oregon State's secondary. It's apparent that with so many corner and safety prospects considering Oregon State that Gary Andersen is targeting athletes that will improve his secondary.

Here's Collier's junior season's highlight video:

A couple more prospects to keep your eye on:

- Aaron Banks: He is a 4-star offensive lineman who visited Corvallis in April. And is rated as the 96th best player in the nation according to Rivals. His list of top schools is expected to come soon.

- Jaxson Kirkland: A talented offensive lineman from Jesuit High School in Oregon. He is a 3-star recruit who is strongly considering Oregon State. He is expected to make his announcment on August 14th.